Incredible 1971-1973 Donald Brooks Backless Black Jersey Dress w Ribbon Ties designer-john-kloss Reference Photos: Lanvin Resort 2011

Reference Photos: Lanvin Resort 2011

This strap hooks into place at one side and you have the option of tucking it in and wearing the dress as a strapless piece

It is those fabulously cut pockets that are the real star of the show though

The fabric on this fantastic little Ben Sherman shirt is a crisp cotton that has been custom screened with a striking abstract print

Each sleeve is cuffed to allow for a pouf of volume above

Incredible 1971-1973 Donald Brooks Backless Black Jersey Dress w Ribbon Ties designer-john-kloss Reference Photos: Lanvin Resort 2011I love finding Donald Brooks pieces. They are very well made and his boutique pieces especially have a sense of fun about them that I love. Brooks launched his main line label in 1964. He only designed for a very short time, closing his business in 1973. He had a secondary, boutique line that he started in 1971 that also closed in 1973. This dress is from the boutique line which gives us that small time period from 1971 1973 for its date. I have had